February 14, (THEWILL) — There is palpable fear in Isong Inyang Community in Cross River State following the state police Command’s discovery of eight mummified corpses.
The corpses were being kept in a makeshift morgue and operated by a mortician named Sunday Ben Reuben.
A statement by the Cross River State Police Public Relations officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, said the mortician has been arrested and investigations are underway.
According to the PRO, “The Cross River State Police Command wishes to respond to reports circulating in sections of the media concerning the discovery of corpses at a local embalmment hall in Isong Inyang Community along Calabar–Ikom Highway on February 13, 2026.
“At about 11:56hrs on the said date, credible information was received by the Police regarding the presence of corpses at the facility. Operatives were immediately mobilised to the scene to verify the report. Upon arrival, eight well-dried corpses were discovered in the hall.
“Prompt action by the Police led to the arrest of one suspect, identified as Sunday Ben Reuben, a native of Nsit Ibom, Akwa Ibom State. Preliminary investigation indicates that the suspect is a mortician attached to Enghaut Company Mortuary, Akamkpa Local Government Area.
“The suspect is currently in custody, and a comprehensive investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the matter and to determine whether any laws have been contravened”, he said.
He added that the command urged members of the public, particularly the Isong Inyang Community, to remain calm and refrain from speculation, as further verified updates will be communicated in due course.
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